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Arsenic in Community Water Sources
Arsenic is a known human carcinogen, and exposure can lead to cancers, development effects, pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease or death. Yet community water systems serving more than 1.8 million people in the U.S. have been reported to contain dangerous amounts of arsenic.
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Nature and Context
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In a 2015 report, more than 1,500 violations were reported at community water systems serving 1.8 million people. Any Arsenic, a known human carcinogen, exposure can lead to cancers, development effects, pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease or death.
Symptoms and Causes
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Despite the 1974 Safe Water Drinking Act, violations occur across the country and impact millions of people each year.
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Data Sources
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Natural Resources Defense Council - https://www.nrdc.org/resources/threats-tap-widespread-violations-water-infrastructure
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